"German Tadka"- VW Polo 1.2 Highline

anekho · 11th September 2010, 22:50

Looks gorgeous man, seriously!

So you feel the steering weights up enough when you pick up speed or is it very vague and light?

DRIV3R · 11th September 2010, 23:52

I see markings between 40 kmph and 60 kmph. Is that the 'Economy' speed zone?

theragingbull · 12th September 2010, 11:28

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Originally Posted by anekho

Looks gorgeous man, seriously!

So you feel the steering weights up enough when you pick up speed or is it very vague and light?

Thanks! The steering is light but not as vague as the i20. There is some amount of feedback but not like that of Punto since this is just an EPS unit.

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Originally Posted by DRIV3R

I see markings between 40 kmph and 60 kmph. Is that the 'Economy' speed zone?

yeah that is the economy speed zone.

Xehaust · 13th September 2010, 03:15

Great to see youve finally gotten your car.
I for one totally love the colour. It makes is look classy & yet sporty at the same time specially due to the polo's design. Have always been a fan of this shade of grey (pepper/gunmetal/etc.)
Completely agree with you on the tail-lamps. Looks mesmerizing at night.

Any mods planned? Getting the alloys redone in black would look amazing.
And yes, do get it to the next meet

gaurav_chopra04 · 13th September 2010, 11:13

Congrats Mate.. the long wait is finally over.
Nice snaps, the colour looks fantastic.

talking about the engine, my car's engine has become much smoother compared to what it was like when it was brand new. The NVH levels have gone down considerably and although you do hear some noise, the vibration when the car is idle has gone minimal. For eg, when the car was brand new, I used to rest my head on the seat head rest and could feel much more vibrations than I do now. I found the same thing with my friend's fabia. Even while driving, the ruggedness of the initial pick up has gone down. My friend claims that I get the oil changed and the engine will go further smooth.

Rest, I am sure you are loving the car. wish you miles of happiness.

take care and drive safe
Gaurav

theragingbull · 13th September 2010, 16:42

Thanks gaurav and xehaust!

@xehaust...no mods planned man. Would like it to be stock for at least one year and then think of some blingy stuff

And yes, I just love this colour! Pics do not do justice, it looks much much better in metal. The metallic paint quality is amazing! And it's so different from the already common reds and whites.
Will surely get my Polo at the next meet.

Akshay1234 · 13th September 2010, 16:44

Congrats on the car man. It sure is a nice change. I didnt know the Polo has a digital speedometer.

BTW are you getting tints?

StarrySky · 13th September 2010, 17:09

Congrats on your new car! Nice pics too. I guess it's the first pepper grey Polo on T-BHP. Enjoy your car!

Chethan B G · 13th September 2010, 19:01

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Originally Posted by gaurav_chopra04

Congrats Mate.. the long wait is finally over.
Nice snaps, the colour looks fantastic.

talking about the engine, my car's engine has become much smoother compared to what it was like when it was brand new. The NVH levels have gone down considerably and although you do hear some noise, the vibration when the car is idle has gone minimal. For eg, when the car was brand new, I used to rest my head on the seat head rest and could feel much more vibrations than I do now. I found the same thing with my friend's fabia. Even while driving, the ruggedness of the initial pick up has gone down. My friend claims that I get the oil changed and the engine will go further smooth.

Rest, I am sure you are loving the car. wish you miles of happiness.

take care and drive safe
Gaurav

Gaurav - People might say that we have got used to the car and so feel better. But, I stand by you on your comments. My car has also become very smooth of late. I do not find much problem with the Turbo-Lag. Recently I met Uvmallya, and he commented that my car is much smoother than his. He has done only 2000 Kms so far.

I feel that Polo's engine will be a lot smoother after running 5000 Kms. Also I recommend it to be revved well. No point in showing parental care here!

theragingbull · 14th September 2010, 00:22

Thanks StarrySky and Akshay!

@akshay...yes I'm planning to get tints next week mostly. Will either go for 3M SP50 or SunGard GP50. Any suggestions?
The MID shows current speed, average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous F.E, range, journey distance, odometer, time and outside temperature.

alexkrish · 14th September 2010, 01:42

Congrats theragingbull,

Am also waiting for my Polo Petrol HL and the waiting will end soon..

Wishing you loads of happiness and safe miles on your Polo.

Would Luv to see more pics of the interior. We never get exhausted

Akshay1234 · 14th September 2010, 02:01

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Originally Posted by theragingbull

Thanks StarrySky and Akshay!

@akshay...yes I'm planning to get tints next week mostly. Will either go for 3M SP50 or SunGard GP50. Any suggestions?
The MID shows current speed, average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous F.E, range, journey distance, odometer, time and outside temperature.

I say go for 35% tints buddy. Cops in Bombay usually let those pass. + with the art leather seat covers your getting it will get very hot inside and the 50% film just wont cut it. RE35 is my suggestion. Please seriously consider.

theragingbull · 14th September 2010, 16:18

Thanks alexkrish! Hope you get your Polo soon. I know the wait must be very agonizing.

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

I say go for 35% tints buddy. Cops in Bombay usually let those pass. + with the art leather seat covers your getting it will get very hot inside and the 50% film just wont cut it. RE35 is my suggestion. Please seriously consider.

I'm not fond of reflective films buddy. But I will give it a second thought since I have heard good reviews about the RE35. But isn't the SP50 within legal limits? It's not very dark!

Akshay1234 · 14th September 2010, 18:46

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Originally Posted by theragingbull

Thanks alexkrish! Hope you get your Polo soon. I know the wait must be very agonizing.

I'm not fond of reflective films buddy. But I will give it a second thought since I have heard good reviews about the RE35. But isn't the SP50 within legal limits? It's not very dark!

SP 50 is legal. RE35 is not legal but Ive had it on 2 of my cars and never got stopped even once for it.

If you dont like that colour see CS35. Basically ditch the 50% and go for 35%. Im gonna do the same on my Punto since the Garware 50% from the showroom is terrible.

theragingbull · 14th September 2010, 23:42

Volks, I'm thinking of having a debadged rear for my Polo since the new 'Volkswagen' and 'Polo' insignia look too long a badging.

What say? If yes, how to go about it without damaging the paint?

Something like this...

"German Tadka"- VW Polo 1.2 Highline-cimg018055178.jpg

(pic source: polo9n forums)

11th September 2010, 22:50	#46
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	Looks gorgeous man, seriously! So you feel the steering weights up enough when you pick up speed or is it very vague and light?
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11th September 2010, 23:52	#47
DRIV3R Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,905 Thanked: 2,254 Times	I see markings between 40 kmph and 60 kmph. Is that the 'Economy' speed zone?
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13th September 2010, 03:15	#49
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Great to see youve finally gotten your car. I for one totally love the colour. It makes is look classy & yet sporty at the same time specially due to the polo's design. Have always been a fan of this shade of grey (pepper/gunmetal/etc.) Completely agree with you on the tail-lamps. Looks mesmerizing at night. Any mods planned? Getting the alloys redone in black would look amazing. And yes, do get it to the next meet
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13th September 2010, 11:13	#50
gaurav_chopra04 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 572 Times View My Garage	Congrats Mate.. the long wait is finally over. Nice snaps, the colour looks fantastic. talking about the engine, my car's engine has become much smoother compared to what it was like when it was brand new. The NVH levels have gone down considerably and although you do hear some noise, the vibration when the car is idle has gone minimal. For eg, when the car was brand new, I used to rest my head on the seat head rest and could feel much more vibrations than I do now. I found the same thing with my friend's fabia. Even while driving, the ruggedness of the initial pick up has gone down. My friend claims that I get the oil changed and the engine will go further smooth. Rest, I am sure you are loving the car. wish you miles of happiness. take care and drive safe Gaurav Last edited by gaurav_chopra04 : 13th September 2010 at 11:15.
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13th September 2010, 16:42	#51
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Thanks gaurav and xehaust! @xehaust...no mods planned man. Would like it to be stock for at least one year and then think of some blingy stuff And yes, I just love this colour! Pics do not do justice, it looks much much better in metal. The metallic paint quality is amazing! And it's so different from the already common reds and whites. Will surely get my Polo at the next meet.
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13th September 2010, 16:44	#52
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,316 Times	Congrats on the car man. It sure is a nice change. I didnt know the Polo has a digital speedometer. BTW are you getting tints?
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13th September 2010, 17:09	#53
StarrySky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: EU - Nordic Posts: 2,052 Thanked: 3,043 Times	Congrats on your new car! Nice pics too. I guess it's the first pepper grey Polo on T-BHP. Enjoy your car!
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14th September 2010, 00:22	#55
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Thanks StarrySky and Akshay! @akshay...yes I'm planning to get tints next week mostly. Will either go for 3M SP50 or SunGard GP50. Any suggestions? The MID shows current speed, average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous F.E, range, journey distance, odometer, time and outside temperature. Last edited by theragingbull : 14th September 2010 at 00:26.
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14th September 2010, 01:42	#56
alexkrish BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 67 Thanked: Once	Congrats theragingbull, Am also waiting for my Polo Petrol HL and the waiting will end soon.. Wishing you loads of happiness and safe miles on your Polo. Would Luv to see more pics of the interior. We never get exhausted Last edited by alexkrish : 14th September 2010 at 01:43.
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14th September 2010, 23:42	#60
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Volks, I'm thinking of having a debadged rear for my Polo since the new 'Volkswagen' and 'Polo' insignia look too long a badging. What say? If yes, how to go about it without damaging the paint? Something like this... (pic source: polo9n forums)
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